Britain’s Frost not seen proposing new ideas to replace Brexit backstop
British Brexit negotiator David Frost is not expected to offer new ideas to replace the Irish backstop when he arrives in Brussels for talks with the European Union on Wednesday, British and European diplomats and officials said.
First official death in Indian Kashmir protests prompts tighter security in Srinagar
An 18-year-old man has died in Indian Kashmir nearly a month after he was injured during a protest, the first official death since India flooded Kashmir with troops, prompting tighter security in parts of the city of Srinagar fearing a reaction.
Hong Kong shares jump 4% on reports extradition bill set to be withdrawn
Hong Kong’s main stock benchmark surged more than 4% on Wednesday afternoon after media reported the government was set to formally withdraw the proposed extradition bill that sparked three months of protests in the former British colony.
Iran’s Rouhani says next nuclear deal breaches will have ‘extraordinary’ effects: TV
Iran’s next moves to scale back its nuclear commitments will have “extraordinary” effects, President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday according to state TV, two days ahead of a deadline set by Tehran for Europe to save a 2015 nuclear deal.
Iran’s Press TV says Tehran rejects EU $15 billion loan offer
Iran has rejected an offer of a $15 billion loan by European countries aimed at protecting its economy from sanctions reimposed by the United States, its state-run Press TV reported on Wednesday.
Hong Kong leader to meet protesters’ demand to withdraw extradition bill
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam will announce on Wednesday the formal withdrawal of an extradition bill that triggered months of unrest and has thrown the Chinese-controlled city into its worst crisis in decades, Cable TV and other media said.
Facts about Hong Kong’s extradition bill
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam is due to announce on Wednesday the formal withdrawal of an extradition bill that triggered months of unrest and has thrown the Chinese-controlled city into its worst crisis in decades, a government source said.
Iran’s Rouhani says new nuclear steps will ‘accelerate’ its nuclear work: TV
Iranian President Rouhani said on Wednesday that new steps to further scale back Tehran’s commitments under a 2015 pact with major powers will accelerate Iran’s nuclear activity, state TV reported.
Iran and Europe unlikely to agree on nuclear pact in next few days: Rouhani
President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday Iran was unlikely to reach a deal in the next few days with European parties to save the 2015 nuclear deal, state TV reported.
Hong Kong shares surge 3% after Lam said to ‘withdraw’ controversial bill
Hong Kong’s main stock benchmark surged more than 3% on Wednesday afternoon after media reported the government would formally withdraw the proposed extradition bill that sparked three months of protests in the former British colony.
